Eating almonds daily can improve longevity and health

Oxidative stress may be caused by a number of lifestyle factors, including unwholesome nutrition. Previous studies show that eating some foods rich in antioxidants, such as nuts, can help reduce the risk of oxidative stress, writes the Medical News Today source.

Now, a new study says that eating about 22 almonds a day can help reduce oxidative stress and improve oxidative health, thus prolonging healthy life expectancy.

One person's oxidative health refers to the body's ability to maintain a good balance between the two specific molecules dealt with free radicals and antioxidants which, while in disbalancing, can harm body cells.

This disbalancing, known as oxidative stress, may be caused by lifestyle factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, and an unhealthy diet. This situation also relates to environmental factors, such as pollution and radiation.

Oxidative stress is linked to a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.

This study recently published in “magazine Scientific Reports” says eating almonds can help reduce oxidative stress and improve oxidative health, potentially prolonging healthy life expectancy.